Current textIn force on Oct. 1, 2008Source: annual CFR editions 2006–2016
§ 393.81 Horn.
Current wording, in the annual edition revised as of Oct. 1, 2006.
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49 CFR § 393.81 — Horn.. Text in force on October 1, 2008. This wording effective October 1, 2006 to present. Source: govinfo, 2008 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2008-title49-vol5/CFR-2008-title49-vol5-sec393-81. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/393.81?asof=2008-10-01, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.
Every bus, truck, truck-tractor, and every driven motor vehicle in driveaway-towaway operations shall be equipped with a horn and actuating elements which shall be in such condition as to give an adequate and reliable warning signal.
Amendment history
2 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 1996- Oct. 1, 1996 → Oct. 1, 2006annual editions 1996–2005
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